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inflationary

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfleɪʃənri/
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Definition of inflationary

adjective

  • 1characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation: the Prime Minister came close to accusing the Chancellor of starting the inflationary spiral succeeding governments tried to reduce inflationary pressures
  • 2 Astronomy relating to or involving inflation.

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